Golden Rectangle

Carmel

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Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach featuring landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Sunset Center showing theatre scenes and interior views

Sunset Center

Catch local up-and-coming acts and international superstars in one of America’s most intimate theaters.

Sunset Center

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room during your travels to Carmel. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its golf courses.

Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room

Wrath Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wrath Winery during your travels to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Wrath Winery

Golden Bough Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Golden Bough Playhouse on your trip to Carmel. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.

Golden Bough Playhouse

Things to do

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

€137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea

€542
per traveller
Private Picnic in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

€108
per adult
Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour
Real Wood Fire PEBBLE BEACH Location

Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea

€452
per traveller
Private Beach Bonfire in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Get social!

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

€128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea

€137
per adult
Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Top hotels in Golden Rectangle

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

4 out of 5
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA
The price is €611 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€611
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"La Playa's location is great--close to the beach and can walk to Carmel's shopping area. The hotel's garden/outdoor area is gorgeous and the breakfast is fantastic!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

La Playa Hotel
Pine Inn

Pine Inn

3.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave At Monte Verde, Carmel, CA
The price is €234 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€234
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Just great!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Pine Inn
Carmel Beach Hotel

Carmel Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
San Antonio Ave & 13th Ave, Carmel, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
"Excellent location, quiet, very clean/newly remodeled, friendly stuff."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Carmel Beach Hotel
Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn

2.5 out of 5
Ocean Ave., btwn Monte Verde St. & Casanova St., Carmel, CA
The price is €352 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
€352
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The property was war, inviting and so beautiful with its flowers and exquisite care for the buildings and gardens. It was a spotless comfortable room, gracious host at breakfast and friendly and attentive front desk. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to be in the center of the adorable ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Normandy Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €267 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€267
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,695 reviews)
"We only stayed one night but it was a lovely hotel, really comfy beds, clean, fresh and modern. Great location, easy walk to the pier. Would be very happy to return in the future."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,269 reviews)
"Drove around for a bit because the valet area was always full."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Rectangle

Carmel showing a house, a sunset and autumn leaves

Downtown Carmel

If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a garden

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel
Carmel Mission Basilica showing heritage architecture, a fountain and skyline

Carmel Point

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Carmel Point, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Carmel Point
Carmel showing a house, a sunset and autumn leaves

Northwest Carmel

5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(14 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
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Hatton Fields

While Hatton Fields isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Mission Basilica and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hatton Fields

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